I have been diligently researching the art of underwriting small multifamily apartment buildings, and I am unclear how much capital is raised in the typical deal. Say, on a $300k building, should I be raising $100k fr...

Economic Update(Monday, January 4, 2021)Welcome 2021! We’re so happy you’re finally here. For all of us, there is now light at the end of this tunnel. If someone would have told you what was in store of ...

Hello Bigger Pocketonians! I consider myself well educated on real estate(I hope!!). I currently own two homes in California. One in SD County, which is my only rental property and am experiencing what they call "Infi...

Hello BP, has anyone had any experience installing rooftop solar panel systems to their rentals and charging tenants for the energy usage in order to increase cash flow? How did this work out for you? If you have not ...

I’ve been spending a lot of time visiting and researching the Albuquerque market. I’m curious to hear others thoughts on the market.My take is that it went through a lost decade and still to this day hasn’t recovered...

Hello BP,I need some help regarding how to proceed on determining a SDIRA vs. Solo 401K. I've got about $100K in a 403B plan (equivalent of 401K for non-profit organizations) from a former employer. I am currently an ...

Thinking on withdraw most of my 401K account (no longer employed with that company) and invest in RE property.  I have over 100K, also have lost over 10K in the past 13 months.  Just want to have more control of my mo...

A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...

Good afternoon everyone, my name is Erica and I am based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As described, my father passed away last June unexpectedly of a heart attack. Now that I am in the better parts of the grieving pro...